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Obama Slams Trump: 'Every Day Is Halloween'

11/4/2025

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Barack Obama (former U.S. president) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump in a Norfolk speech, calling his administration "every day is Halloween — except it’s all tricks and no treats".
He cited prioritizing wealthy allies and profits from the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures.
He condemned White House renovations and bizarre social media videos as distractions masking the administration's fiscal failures.
Trump celebrated Halloween at Mar-a-Lago, drawing backlash for neglecting food-assistance programs.

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Barack Obama (former U.S. president) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump in a Norfolk speech, calling his administration "every day is Halloween — except it’s all tricks and no treats".
He cited prioritizing wealthy allies and profits from the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures.
He condemned White House renovations and bizarre social media videos as distractions masking the administration's fiscal failures.
Trump celebrated Halloween at Mar-a-Lago, drawing backlash for neglecting food-assistance programs.